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Below is a family biography included in The History of Spencer County, Indiana published by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. in 1885. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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WARREN H. HARRIS, one of the leading farmers of Clay Township is a native of the county, born August 16, 1838. His parents were Masterson and Cynthia (Rusher) Harris, both natives of Kentucky. The former, although a farmer, was also for twenty years a Christian minister. He came to Indiana when young and remained until his death, which occurred December 24, 1860. His wife died in March, 1842. Warren H. remained at home on the farm, until his marriage, which event occurred October 10, 1858. He chose for his wife Hannah Smith. To this union there were born nine children, eight of the number, Clara, Felix A., Naomi, Omelville, Alonzo, Russel, Walter, and Armilda, are living. In 1863 he bought eighty acres of land on Section 13, Clay Township, where he still resides. On February 5, 1879, Mrs. Harris died, and on October 5, of the same year he married Martha Real, by whom he is the father of the following children: Emory, Emily, Anna and Charles. During the Rebellion he served for a short time in the Federal Army and is a member of the G. A. R. Both he and wife are members of the Christian Church.
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This family biography is one of 344 biographies included in The History of Spencer County, Indiana portion of the book: History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties Indiana published in 1885 by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. For the complete description, click here: Spencer County, Indiana History and Genealogy
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